https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:39:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-give-antibiotics-in-this-situation#post-2542020 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:41:19 +0000 catomd00 2542020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would call and get the Rx, but wait another 24-48 hours to see how she did without them. That way you hVe them if needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-give-antibiotics-in-this-situation#post-2541995 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:32:12 +0000 LBee 2541995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Ha, I actually walled @Jess1483: that when she wrote Friday even though I *knew* it was Thursday (as I thought it was Wednesday this morning and my husband corrected me), I still googled "what day is it today." Thanks, Google, for confirming that it is, in fact, Thursday. </p> <p>To answer the question, I would maybe wait a day and then take her in tomorrow if she still has a fever. It sounds like she's on the end of things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-give-antibiotics-in-this-situation#post-2541991 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:30:19 +0000 Jess1483 2541991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: And now I'm spreading all the confusion...</p> <p>My in-laws come this weekend, and it's totally throwing my days of the week off... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-give-antibiotics-in-this-situation#post-2541989 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:29:08 +0000 Happygal 2541989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, I'd head back to the doctor. Ears can be a tricky thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-give-antibiotics-in-this-situation#post-2541988 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:29:00 +0000 Foodnerd81 2541988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jess1483: haha I read yours and was like, yup, it's Friday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-give-antibiotics-in-this-situation#post-2541986 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:28:31 +0000 Foodnerd81 2541986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would wait and see how she is. My pediatrician said most ear infections are viral and need to run their course so they only recommend antibiotics if fever for 48 hours or severe pain. So since it's Friday, personally I would tey to get the prescription but wait to fill it. If she continues to be happy I would just ride t out, but if the fever continues or she seems to be in pain, fill it. </p> <p>We are in a really similar situation- my 2.5 yo had a slight ear infection last week but no fever and was ok so the ped said wait it out. She hasn't had a fever but is cranky. Since she's already is antibiotics twice for ear infections i am hoping we won't need another round. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-give-antibiotics-in-this-situation#post-2541976 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:21:41 +0000 Jess1483 2541976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it weren't Friday, I'd just hold off, but since it's Friday, I'd probably take her in to have her ears checked.</p> <p>ETA: Oh good lord, I'm exhausted. It's apparently Thursday. I'd wait it out. Thanks to @LBee for not calling me out publicly ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-give-antibiotics-in-this-situation#post-2541973 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:20:26 +0000 Canoli 2541973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have her checked out again. My kids have had varying symptoms with ear infections. My sons last ear infection his only symptom was a red puffy eye, no fever, no fussiness or anything but he has also had an ear infection with a fever up to 104. For me, I would rather err on the side of caution. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-give-antibiotics-in-this-situation#post-2541960 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:08:13 +0000 autumnlove 2541960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have her checked out by the dr again. Hope she feels better soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-give-antibiotics-in-this-situation#post-2541959 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:07:52 +0000 Truth Bombs 2541959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would take her back in to look again. I wouldn't count on happier baby meaning the infection was gone. Both of my children have taken ear infections in stride with minimal crankiness. But I also wouldn't want to give antibiotics for no reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-give-antibiotics-in-this-situation#post-2541954 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:04:48 +0000 Dahlia 2541954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since Sunday, LO (9 months) has had really goopy eyes, congestion, crankiness and has been shrieking when we lay her down (at night, for diaper changes). No fever. I took her to the doctor on Tuesday and she said it was viral but her ears looked a reddish so to call in if she got a fever and she'd prescribe antibiotics for an ear infection. </p> <p>Since last night (Wed) LO has had a fever of 100-101, but her eyes have cleared up, she's been happier, and she's stopped crying when we lay her down. Eating fine. </p> <p>Would you call for the antibiotics or assume the fever is just an evolution of the cold? </p>